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Metaplanet Acquires 5,268 BTC Worth $603.7 Million

Metaplanet Acquires 5,268 BTC Worth $603.7 Million

Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to over 30,000 BTC and revised its FY2025 forecast, signaling continued institutional adoption of Bitcoin and innovative corporate strategy.

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Summary

Metaplanet has acquired 5,268 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 30,823 BTC, valued at $3.33 billion. This acquisition is part of the company’s growing Bitcoin treasury strategy, which has significantly increased its FY2025 revenue forecast to ¥6.8 billion, up from the previous estimate of ¥3.4 billion. Metaplanet's business has scaled rapidly, reporting a 115.7% increase in Q3 revenue compared to Q2. The company’s long-term ambition is to control 1% of the total Bitcoin supply by 2027.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin (BTC): A decentralized digital currency that operates without a central bank, secured by blockchain technology.
  • Bitcoin Treasury Strategy: A corporate strategy involving the accumulation and management of Bitcoin assets as a store of value and income generation.
  • Perpetual Preferred Shares: A type of equity instrument offering a fixed dividend yield with no maturity date, used to raise capital without diluting common equity.